Ix Chel Wisdom is a love letter to women, inspiring them to reclaim the magic and beauty they all carry within. Ix Chel's teachings open portals through the art of self-love, which awakens the ancient wisdom teachings found inside every woman. Open to her offerings and feel the stirring of your innermost heart.

Excerpt

I was initiated into Ix Chel Wisdom (pronounced eeshell) the Mayan Mother Goddess mysteries, through a shamanic ceremony in the Yucatan. Since then, I have been receiving transmissions from her that are centered on the magic of the body and our ability to engage the spirits of nature. This book is a love letter for women. It discusses the power of women gathering together in circle to bring forth their own sacred feminine from within. The book is an inspiration for women to love and honor themselves and their bodies. And it contains teachings about the magic of the body and its ability to manifest and heal.

Transformation of Consciousness

And so began a profound transformation of my consciousness that has colored every aspect of my life.

During my weeklong stay in the Yucatan, Miguel worked with me daily, teaching me ceremony, meditation to bring through wisdom, and Mayan mystery teachings passed down from his teacher. He informed me that he would be taking me to the sacred cave of the Maya, next to the temples of Uxmal on Wednesday. We would be meeting a shaman named Don Jose, who works with the 'alluxes' or spirits of the cave.

On Wednesday morning, we made the drive and met with Don Jose. The timing for this was excellent as I had flown to Mexico during the swine flu scare and there wasn't a tourist to be found. As a result, we had the cave to ourselves without any tourists breaking the energy of the work Don Jose would be doing.

At the entrance to the cave Don Jose and Miguel Angel stood on either side of me. Don Jose spoke no English and Miguel was there to translate for him and support the work. Before entering, Don Jose asked me if I had a wish I would like granted. I responded that it was my hope to go back home and be a powerful teacher/healer to empower others to expand their consciousness and discover their true divinity. Don Jose smiled and said, "There is more." I was a bit taken aback and said simply that my whole intention with all of this work was to deepen my own connection to Spirit. That was my prayer. Don Jose looked very serious and said, "You will receive a Mayan baptism."

My Mayan Baptism

At that moment I didn't know that he had only baptized people a handful of times in all the years he has been a shaman—which I learned later from Trudy. What I did know was that I was entering a portal of sorts—it's a feeling I get when I'm about to experience something very rare and special.

Entering the caves was like stepping into the quiet stillness of an ancient temple. Everywhere, there were amazing protrusions of stalactites that didn't look real. We could have been on another planet it was so otherworldly. There were little bats hanging from the ceiling and occasionally one would flit by, perhaps curious by our presence.

As we walked deeper into the cave, Don Jose showed me a stalactite suspended from the ceiling that was releasing drops of water onto a stalagmite directly below. The top of the lower stalagmite had been shaped over time into a depression, like a bowl, to capture each drop of water.

To the Mayans, this is the most sacred fluid of all. It contains 'itz' which is considered to be a direct gift and blessing from the spirits. Itz is an essence or liquid like semen, dew, or tears. The most sacred and revered of all is the dripping water inside a cave. It was this water that Don Jose used to clear and open my chakras. Further into the cave, there was a second hidden 'bowl' of itz water that Don Jose used for my baptism.

Before the baptism, I was taken to a place in the cave to be formally introduced to the Mayan holy mother, Ix Chel. Don Jose pointed to a ledge across from us and told me to focus on that place. I am not clairvoyant but I have a highly developed sense of feeling called 'clairsentience.' I could feel Ix Chel standing across from me with countless Mayans surrounding her. I felt her eyes looking deeply into mine and the connection to her was sealed when Don Jose got very excited and exclaimed that Ix Chel came into my heart. I felt a tremendous peace and calm inside. He looked surprised, excited, and extremely pleased. "Now you are ready for your baptism," he said.
The baptism was beautiful—quiet and reverent. Don Jose used more of the sacred water to anoint my body and I felt waves of emotion throughout my being. I knew this was a pivotal moment. I knew then, that when I walked out of that cave, I would be forever transformed.